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terry hutt
Добавлен 21 окт 2009
Videos about cycling especially long-distance and Brompton. Doubly especially about long-distance, Brompton rides.
Holcomb Valley. Wrong bike!
I decided to go riding in Holcomb Valley on my touring bike.
Holcomb valley is an old gold mining region in Southern California. It is a network of dirt roads and trails, totally unsuitable for riding a Trek 520 touring bike. I ended up climbing 1250' in 19 miles, losing my drone, finding it again, and having an amazing time.
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* I misread my starting elevation. The initial climb is only 500 feet.
Holcomb valley is an old gold mining region in Southern California. It is a network of dirt roads and trails, totally unsuitable for riding a Trek 520 touring bike. I ended up climbing 1250' in 19 miles, losing my drone, finding it again, and having an amazing time.
ridewithgps.com/trips/198619532
hoverair.com/
darnellandjeff.wixsite.com/jazzmusic
www.pourchoicesmusic.com/
* I misread my starting elevation. The initial climb is only 500 feet.
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Los Angeles Wheelmen Grand Tour 2024
Просмотров 8914 дней назад
This year's double century bicycle ride was predicted to be a scorcher with temperatures as high as 93F at lunch at 115 miles. I started early and rode hard to lunch arriving at 9am. It was only 70F so that worked out well. The rest of the ride is downhill or at the beach so I never had an issue with the heat. But I got to most of the controls before they opened so I was self-supporting. I almo...
Red Mile Boogie
Просмотров 2314 дней назад
Running the Red Mile in StarField I came across this mauler boogieing down to the music. Pretty sweet moves there!
HoverX1 Bouncing off a tree
Просмотров 3521 день назад
The HoverAir X1 drone is designed to bounce off stuff without being damaged. Here's a demonstration. No drones were harmed.
Riding your first century. It doesn't have to be difficult
Просмотров 775Месяц назад
I've ridden may hundreds of century bike rides, sometimes as many as three in one day (OK - that is difficult). I have condensed everything I have learned into this video. Take advantage of this video to ride the best century you can. I have referenced a lot of different products in this video. Here are all the links I promised. Organized events www.bikeacentury.com/ www.bikeride.com/events/ ru...
Quick Metric Century after Work
Просмотров 732 месяца назад
It's lovely out and I'm leaving work early to ride a quick metric century 62 miles) on my favorite bike path. There was the usual onshore headwind on the way to the beach, then music and great food an Beach City Provisions. On the way back I had a tailwind and beautiful light as the sun went down. During the last half mile under the trees I realized I had forgotten how to turn my new MagicShine...
To Ride Or Not To Ride
Просмотров 713 месяца назад
I just rode a flat 120 mile ride to test some new gear I had bought prior to a major team ride (225 miles) next weekend. What surprised me is that the ride wiped me out, probably because I had flu recently. So I was faced with a decision. Should I hope I fully recover by next week and risk making the team fail if I haven't, or should walk away from an epic ride? This ride: ridewithgps.com/trips...
Touring California's central valley - Selma to Corcoran
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California's central valley is a great place to go bicycle touring. I'm on a three day tour in mid-March. This third day is 50 miles from Selma to Corcoran. I'm riding through orange groves, almond groves, vineyards, olive groves and the occasional cow farm. The roads vary from surprisingly good to horrendous. The biggest hazards are rent-a-bees and packs of farm dogs. The area reminds me of th...
Touring California's central valley - Porterville to Selma
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California's central valley is a great place to go bicycle touring. I'm on a three day tour in mid-March. This second day is 80 miles from Porterville to Selma. I'm riding through orange groves, almond groves, vineyards, olive groves and the occasional cow farm. The roads vary from surprisingly good to horrendous. The biggest hazards are rent-a-bees and packs of farm dogs. Yesterday's route : r...
Touring California's central valley - Bakersfield to Porterville
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California's central valley is a great place to go bicycle touring. I'm on a three day tour in mid-March. This first day is 60 miles from Bakersfield to Porterville. I'm riding through orange groves, almond groves, vineyards, olive groves and the occasional cow farm. The roads vary from surprisingly good to horrendous. The biggest hazards are rent-a-bees and packs of farm dogs. The route : ride...
Joshua Tree to Las Vegas 300 km brevet
Просмотров 2474 месяца назад
William Hunt of the PCH Randonneurs is known for hosting epic brevets. His Joshua Tree to Las Vegas 300 km brevet is probably his most popular. It has almost 9000' of climbing in 190 miles and passes through the Mojave desert. Almost impossible to ride solo, this route is still very challenging even when fully supported. This year the riders had to contend with powerful winds, together with ext...
Easily add overlays to videos with VIRB
Просмотров 844 месяца назад
VIRB is a free app from Garmin that allows you to add overlays to a video file showing speed, elevation, etc. It is available for Windows, Android, iOS, and MacOS. This is a short video explaining how to use it. I don't go into all the features and options, I'll let you explore yourself. VIRB for Windows www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=6591
E-Bike Century?
Просмотров 3724 месяца назад
Can I ride 100 miles on my 100g Geeko E-Bike conversion? Or will I end up having to ride a dead E-Bike? 100g claims their conversion kit has a maximum range of 95 miles with a 70kg rider on a flat route. I weigh a lot more than 70kg so I'll be surprised to get even 90 miles. Here's the video of the conversion kit ruclips.net/video/5xdnanrdee4/видео.html Here's a link to the ride ridewithgps.com...
Five Rivers 300 km brevet
Просмотров 1655 месяцев назад
PCH Randonneurs hosted the 2024 Five Rivers 300 km brevet on Feb 3rd. The ride starts in Corona, CA and rides around Orange and Los Angeles counties. The 187 mile route uses about 140 miles of class A bike path and has about 4800' of climbing. This year we had around 25 riders signed up even though the weather forecast was grim. In the end, we got lucky and the ride was sandwiched between two s...
Aliso Creek Bike Trail
Просмотров 2205 месяцев назад
The Aliso Creek Bike Trail stretches 13 miles from Awma Rd and Alicia Parkway at the south end up to Santiago Canyon at the north end and climbs 1000'. There's plenty of parking on Awma Rd. You can climb to the top and another 1/4 mile to Cooks Corner for lunch, then enjoy the fruits of your labor on the return trip. I created this video of the northmost 8 miles. In the attached route link the ...
Geeko eBike conversion kit review: It's really good.
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Geeko eBike conversion kit review: It's really good.
Touring on a Brompton. Don't do this.
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Touring on a Brompton. Don't do this.
Emerald Necklace 150 km brevet with PCH Randonneurs
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Emerald Necklace 150 km brevet with PCH Randonneurs
The Millionth Brompton Ride, Los Angeles
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The Millionth Brompton Ride, Los Angeles
Bike ride at night. Insta360 or GoPro?
Просмотров 5711 месяцев назад
Bike ride at night. Insta360 or GoPro?
do you need an ebike kit for your Brompton ?😊
Haha 😀I put one on my touring bike and I love it. I wouldn't be surprised if I put one on my Brompton one day. Maybe I will treat myself on my 80th.
@@terry_hutt haha, 80th, that's a very very long time. we have different designs of ebike kits for Brompton. if you need, pls. contact me. 😊
Great video, I was wondering how it went. Thanks for sharing. Will there be another one next year??
Probably not in this form. The permits are too expensive although it's possible Willie will find a way.
Hi Terry I finally have my rear wheel kit but am having problems seating my tyre.. did you have any issues while fitting yours
I have Schwalbe Marathon 40mm tires and they are a fairly loose fit but, once inflated, they are good. I pumped them up to 60psi and I've ridden several hundred miles on them without anything popping off. I think the rims have a 21mm internal width so they're ideal for wider tires.
Well I put my old marathon same 40 width from my replaced rear wheel, but the tolerance on the new hub wheel is off. The tyre won’t seat on all of the line, some parts stay under the rim line so the wheel is spinning unevenly
@@terry_huttI was thinking maybe it’s because the tyre has been on the old wheel so long. I was thinking of trying a marathon plus 47mm
I had never thought of keeping the battery while charging in a fireproof bag, good ideia since I have read a lot about batteries bursting into flames while charging.
I've seen more RUclips videos on the problem since I got the bag and I'm thinking an empty metal ammo box would work even better. The battery is well made and I don't expect problems, but you never do until they happen.
@@terry_hutt I also read that a barbacue could work or even an oven!
Hand signals do wonders. The lady mading the no look turn was in the wrong. I can understand someone being in a zone but people are out and about with you. She needed to be more considerate.
fantastic guide. thanks
I’ve now received my kit m. I haven’t built it yet but I hear of people having problems with the battery or controller after riding in rain… have you had any issues so far.
I haven't ridden much in the rain, maybe 30 minutes of light rain, but I've not had any problems
Over-priced
That is one of the best reviews I have ever wat,hed
Wow - thank you
so you like saving on a motor and risk with a non certified battery. good luck :(
It is CE certified and the EU's rules are just as strict as the US rules for batteries. I would prefer it to be UL certified especially if US home insurance companies start adding rules about e-bikes. They won't care that it's CE certified. I think it's as safe as any other e-bike battery. For all batteries you need to 1. Use original charger, 2. Don't physically damage the battery, 3. Stay in the room while it is charging.
@@terry_hutt Oh I see, thanks for the clarification
Have you checked out the Zehus all-in-one hub motor/battery that's used in the Hummingbird? It's very lightweight. The only negative seems to be that it's limited to 15.5 mph, following UK laws.
I did look at that but the range and max speed were not adequate for my needs. There are several similar kits that look like they would work if you just want to pootle over to the shops or if you have a short commute, but I was looking for a larger battery capacity and a top speed that matched my local laws in SoCal.
@@terry_hutt Yes, it seems like many e-bike conversions come from Europe and they have low maximum speed laws. Doesn't seem to be optimum.
Hello Terry, thank you for your detailed introduction and testing. I have a Brompton C line 6-speed, and half a year ago, I also purchased the Geeko front wheel electric assist kit to convert my Brompton into an electric-assist bike. The process of modifying the front wheel is even simpler than your rear wheel solution; you just need to replace the front wheel from the kit with your tire. Since Brompton's front wheel is narrower than a regular bicycle's, custom service is needed when purchasing the kit. Regarding battery selection, since I mount the battery on the rear side of the frame's crossbeam, the 10Wh model, which is shorter and thicker, might be the best choice for the Brompton. Because Geeko's battery holder integrates the controller inside, wiring the battery to the front wheel motor is all that's needed. When I placed my order, I also chose front and rear lights. However, I find that it would be better without lights. Originally, having such a large battery mounted on the crossbeam already compromises the aesthetics of the Brompton. Additionally, the front light is not very bright and positioned lower, nowhere near as effective as a bicycle front light mounted on the handlebars. As for the rear light, since it remains constantly lit without flashing and its brightness is average, I feel that having a standalone blinking rear light would be better. As for the throttle, I found it completely unnecessary for daily use. Next, when I have a chance, I plan to open the controller and completely remove the wiring for the front and rear lights, as well as the throttle, so I can have the cleanest wiring possible. For those who are considering purchasing from Geeko, I'd like to share an additional point: the price you pay directly from Geeko is significantly higher than buying from their official store on Taobao in China (plus shipping costs). I regret not checking Taobao before buying from their official website. Of course, Taobao is primarily aimed at the Chinese domestic market, so there may be some language barriers, but if you can overcome them, you can find the same items much cheaper. Lastly, I'd like to share that there is still some noticeable rolling resistance in the front wheel. Even when turned off or set to level 0 with no assistance, there is significant rolling resistance. I've looked at various third-party brands' front wheel solutions online, and it seems that they all significantly increase the rolling resistance of the front wheel. Currently, it seems that the rolling resistance of the front wheel in Brompton's official solution is noticeably lower than that of third-party front wheels on the market. However, considering that the cost of the official electric assist version is nearly $2000 more, I feel that some additional rolling resistance is acceptable, especially since I rarely use the bike without assistance in daily life.
Thanks for the input on the Brompton version. That was on my short-list. I agree the throttle is very much optional. I wanted it because in the 250,000 miles or so I've cycled I have had a few accidents that made getting back to my car painful. It would have been really nice to have a throttle so I didn't have to pedal. I hope I never have to use it.
Hi Asgardtous, would you be willing to share the taobao store with me? thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us on the Brompton. Any reason why you chose the geeko instead of Swytch? It seems Swytch has a better higher quality in terms of parts but I've heard the range is terrible even with their largest MAX battery. Your thoughts?
@@reempire888swytch parts aren’t great quality. I would check out the ebike subreddit
@@reempire888 Swytch mainly has a strong online presence, relying on RUclips and other online media for video marketing, which has made it more well-known. In terms of quality, I personally think these brands are quite similar. The components are sourced from China, and since these types of ebike components have been on the market for many years, they are quite mature, and quality control should not be an issue. Swytch stands out with its cleverly designed controller and battery mount, making the ebike conversion look very neat, but it also has obvious drawbacks: the brand premium is too high and the battery capacity options are limited. In fact, the most fatal flaw of Swytch is its supply speed-you have to wait a long time. Geeko's main advantage is its integrated design of the controller and battery mount, with control buttons integrated into the mount as well, resulting in a very clean look after the upgrade. If you don’t need front and rear lights or a throttle, there are actually only two cables from the integrated controller and battery mount to the front wheel motor and cadence sensor. This is especially suitable for folding bikes like Brompton, as fewer cables make folding easier. Moreover, Geeko offers options for motor power (250w, 350w, 500w) and hub motor/wheel/spokes color (black or silver). The battery capacity, shape, and color are also customizable, and the price is much lower.
Meditation, your voice is so soft *calm. Thank you for this video, always good to know technicality around bicycle. Myself, I’ve got an electric Brompton and 25km (speed average) is good enough for me. 😊
If I didn't already own a Brompton, I would probably have got the electric one. It's the best folding electric bike out there IMO
This route is also known as the "Citrus Belt". In between the valley floor and foothills is a few degrees warmer so the fruit won't freeze in the colder months of the year.
Hello Terry, Thank you for those explainations and video. I bought and set up the same kit than you, 350 W motor and 10 Amp/Hour Battery. I really appreciate. However I don't really feel difference between level assistance 3 to 5. I mean maximum speed seems the same. Do you have the same feeling ? Shall I access the secret page in the app ? Could you explain me how to reach this page? Thank you in advance. Yoann
Did you increase the default speed limit? Use the app to pair to your battery, press and hold the settings icon. Enter the password "1010" and change the speed limit on the settings page.
Nice little bike trip ,you rode right near me ,me & the wife travel through Richgrove when we go to the casino in Porterville! I lived all out through those towns that you went through over the years of growing up around Porterville ,Strathmore & Lindsey ,even as far as Clovis next to Fresno ,it does have some beautiful scenery up towards the hills & snow capped mountains with the wild flower popping! Great video!..😎👍
It's a lovely part of the state. I'm surprised it isn't totally swamped by cyclists. It reminds me very much of the south of France.
@@terry_hutt You just rode through the nut capitol of the world ,you should had looked up some of the companies like Paramount farms or hit up some local fruit barns an picked ya up some road snacks!..😋👍
Beautiful presentation, Thanks so much.
Pardon me….do you have any Grey Poupon?
Of course!
Does this mean that the maximum Speeds on the website are restricted to the country law where I live? I.e. England..,
No you can set it to whatever you want.
What is the secret page in the app you used to unlimit the speed?
@@terry_huttthanks for your reply as I don’t feel comfortable purchasing without your knowledge.
@@chrispark5795 Take a look at the app's manual. It's full of useful information. The 'secret app page' isn't really that secret. It is mentioned in the app documentation at www.100g.tech/app-manual/ under section 5:Advanced settings mode.
@@terry_hutt this is what you are talking about . 5.1.3 Speed limit By default, the speed limit is 25 km/h. Please take care to set it appropriately according to the regulations in your area. If the speed limit is higher than the maximum speed of the motor, then the actual speed limit will be the maximum speed of the motor. What was the maximum speed it allowed you to select on your 350w motor.? As I remember you mentioning in your video that it had cut out of assist at 15mph pas but after using the app you reached 20mph on pas That will be the last question 😅 You have been such a help. Looking order mine tomorrow..
Your frame would 135mmm..not 137mm, You're correct, they support shimmano
135mm would be the expected width, but mine measured at 137 so that's what I went with. The important thing is that not all frames are the same width so this needs to be taken into consideration. For example, this wheel would not have fitted my friend's fixie.
@terry_hutt My frame measures 135 mm, on the website it says 135mm is the correct distance, if 130mm they can do something to the motor ,but charge you to do it. I've ordered from them and quite excited, I'm in UK
Hey Jerry! I have also thought that it would be enough with a 350W motor and then with the largest bottle battery. I have a Principia Rex CC, which has been my forest bike for the past several years and it has a relatively light aluminum frame with a combat weight of 8.7 kg. then we'll have to see how it turns out before I dare to upgrade one of my carbon bikes. Thanks for your advice on fitting an extra torque arm, I will follow that! It has been a pleasure to follow your videos with the calm and well-considered approach With best regards and respect Michael _________________ _______0 _____~\<,_ ____(_)/ (_) Train hard, race easy
Hey Terry! Many thanks for a very fine and balanced introduction to your E-bike Geeko conversion kit review. I, like you, have been looking for a way to update one of my racing bikes with a little assistance on the hills now that I'm in my 80s. I think I will use a Geeko kit, but am in doubt about which motor to buy and would therefore like to know which one you chose, as after watching several of your videos, I sense that we have the same opinion on it cycling for pleasure. With best regards and respect Michael _________________ _______0 _____~\<,_ ____(_)/ (_) Train hard, race easy
Hi Mike, I chose the 350 Watt motor because it comes with a non-pedal option (so does the 500 Watt). I have had a few rides in the last 40 years where I have crashed. One wrecked my knee, another cracked my hip, and a third dislocated my shoulder. I wanted the ability to get back to my car without pedaling when this happens next time. So the thumb control that runs the motor without pedaling looked like a good idea.
Such a fun day! Thank you for capturing it and being out there to support. Can't wait for the next one!
Thank you Terry for sharing. You made a very nice video!
Thanks for posting. It looks like you had an adventure! I can see why The Brompton Traveller always takes a tire with him when he goes touring. I chose a 20 inch folding bike. My first tour out on the Oregon coast I shredded a rear tire on some glass. Most stores even in small town at least will carry BMX tires. Someone told my a trick if you get really desperate and that is to fill the tire with grass or dirt so that it at least has some volume so you are not riding the rim on your tire and potentially shredding it more.
Yep. It was a major learning experience. There are a lot of extra things to consider when touring on a Brompton vs a dedicated touring bike
the foldable bead that (some of) the continental contacts have is the main reason i switched from schwalbe marathon pluses. can carry a bunch of spares with no trouble, and they seem much easier to get on and off the rim
Price!!! Please!
After the $50 discount and $50 rebate for posting this video I paid about $800 but it totally depends on the options you chose. It's all on their website.
You are all so fast. I’m interested in the JT2V but still not strong on hills. I will be eating all the dirts 😅 That’s nice of shai to stay w u.
Top ride, Terry!
Hi Terry. Glad you had a nice ride. The man in the Seattle vest is Matt V, one of our own PCH Randos.
Amazing!
how is very low speeds in more technical mtb single tracks...?
I would say it's not designed for that scenario.
@@terry_hutt Why? it do not work on very low speeds?
I found it does not give assistance at very low speeds < 5mph. I found this to be a good thing when maneuvering tight corners but maybe not so great when trying to pull away on steep hills. It may be configurable in the app. I would contact 100g customer service. They are very helpful.
Well done 🚴
Terry, Well now your comment about the cardiologist during lunch is a tad more profound. Nice meeting and riding with you, that is until you dropped us. Well done sir. Robert
Hi Terry, thanks for the review! Towards the end you say that you found you were doing 20mph when it felt like 15, but I thought it cut out and didn't give assistance over 15mph? Am I misunderstanding something? I seem to have similar requirements as you but I'm leaning towards the tongshen mid drive motor and wondered if you looked at that and if so, why you decided against it?
You are correct. By default the motor provides no assistance over 15.5mph but you can configure it to limit at any speed, ideally based on local laws. Where I live there is a 28mph limit so that's how I configured it. That's done through the application. I did look at mid-drive motors, but they look far more complicated to install and maintain. One of the things that attracted me to the Geeko was the simplicity of design.
@@terry_hutt thanks for clarifying, happy riding!
How can the limit be adjusted?
It's in the application manual in section 5. www.100g.tech/app-manual/. Basically you install the app, connect to the battery, press the settings icon until prompted for the password which is "1010". That takes you to a page that allows you to change many things including the maximum assist speed.
Does this mean that the maximum Speeds on the website are restricted to the country law where I live? I.e. England..,
Now let me get this straight. You put the lime in the coconut and mixed them both together... Oh wait, that can't be right because hey who listens to their dr after a heart attaack & stent. And then goes racing after Shai, not eating as long as possible, except for a good In-n-Out burger, then bonks. You're certifiable, sir. Happy New Year, hope you make it through this one on the low down. Just wondering what you will tell the doc. 🎉🚲🤫🍔🍟🦽 Vickie
Hi Vickie, good to hear from you. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I'm totally pumped I could stay with Shai. I think without the mechanical and the bonk I was on for a 9 hour 200k. Maybe next time.
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Hello Terry. Sorry to hear of your ‘worst ride ever’ but pleased that you seem to have come out of the other side in a strong place. Thanks for your time and effort recording your rides out, really enjoy the routes and the overlaid delivery, and the advice. After 20 years of cycling, I’m now a Brompton owner, and adjusting to the ‘bit steadier / knowing I’ll get there’ pace. Keep it up and stay well. Thanks, Mark (England).
👍 review
Lame...
Thanks for sharing Terry. Very interesting. My wife has an electric Brompton. They’ve got that mostly right…
Interesting that the electric Brompton was high on my list but I already have a regular one that I love and I saw no reason to own two. The 25km/h limit was an issue for me and you can't override that and the range is slightly less than I was looking for. Overall, the electric Brompton is a really good option and definitely the best folding ebike.
Electric Brompton is really good, for regular one we also has the kit to convert it to ebike. The folding won't be affected any. And the conversion looks harmony and nice.@@terry_hutt
i do like exploring on my bike, i've not been on a group ride yet tho. Thanks for sharing, i like that you show the good and the bad on your ride.
i dont like tubolito inner tubes they wont take abuse. i've had them fail consistently. I use my Brompton in the city or with a bus and train. I like bigger wheels for gravel and uneven terrain. Thanks for sharing what you learn.
what a fortunate ride indeed. thanks for sharing. I've just begun riding 6 mos ago and try to enjoy it daily.
Hi Bill, glad to hear you are riding. Keep it up!
Worst bike ride but best heart attack ever
Don't take the Vax
Read "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. It has saved my life! (Exercise alone - or medications - won't prevent you from getting another heart attack.)
Thanks I will take a look at that
Thanks for sharing this inspiring story. You rock!
Sorry to hear that Terry. Hope you adjust well.😊
Loved this video
Thanks. I'm glad I'm still here to make it!
Goat horns! That's what we call 'em. They are a curse. You gotta wonder what God was thinking at the time.